Goa Lokayukta resigns

His appointment was challenged in the High Court by social activist Aires Rodrigues, which was dismissed

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Press Trust of India Panaji
Last Updated : Oct 17 2013 | 3:10 PM IST
Goa Lokayukta Justice B Sudarshan Reddy has quit from his post citing personal reasons, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said today.

Parrikar told reporters that Reddy's resignation has been accepted.

His appointment was challenged in the High Court by social activist Aires Rodrigues which was dismissed.

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"He has pointed out that he wants to resign on personal grounds. We have accepted the resignation," the CM said.

Reddy, the first ever Lokayukta of the state, assumed charge in March 2013. His office was situated at Altinho in Panaji.

The Lokayukta is currently hearing various cases, including the multi-crore illegal mining scam.

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First Published: Oct 17 2013 | 2:55 PM IST

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